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  • We got our new Airport Extreme 802.11n today. We decided to deviate from our standard modus operandi and run some benchmarks before we took it apart. (I know, I know-- our screwdrivers were lonely for a while.) This image is a sneak-peek to get your appetite whetted.
  • The new base station is amazing. We achieved a 10x performance boost, and a 3x usable range increase (significantly better than Apple's 5x/2x claims). Actual benchmarks are on the next page.
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  • Included: Base station, the famous $1.99 install CD, smallish power brick, and a manual. No USB or ethernet cables.
  • Our office is a little bit spread out-- we have two snow 802.11g base stations and two Airport Express units. We may be able to replace them all with just one new base station!
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  • From bottom up: Mac Mini, new base station, old base station.
  • The base station is the exact same footprint as the Mac Mini, and slightly more than half as tall.
  • The device feels very sturdy, and weighs a bit more (1.70 pounds) than the old base stations (1.22 pounds).
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